light table

noun

1. a table that has a translucent top illuminated from below and is used typically for making tracings or examining color transparencies.

light table

noun

1. printing a translucent surface of ground glass or a similar substance, illuminated from below and used for the examination of positive or negative film, and for the make-up of photocomposed pages

Example Sentences

Caters elbow jostled into the light table as he turned, and he steadied it before bracing himself to go on.

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The judge remarked that if he could easily carry off a heavy sack of money, he would have no difficulty in stealing a light table.

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A small rolling table may be made inexpensively by putting castors on a light table costing not more than a dollar.

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In the center of the stage is placed a light table with three legs and a plush top.

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Mr. Raleigh surveyed her with interest during the light table-talk.

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